Indesit HIM 531 EK.A: Precautions and tips

Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in

• The glass ceramic hob is resistant to mechanical

compliance with international safety standards. The

shocks, but it may crack (or even break) if hit with a

GB

following warnings are provided for safety reasons and

sharp object such as a tool. If this happens, disconnect

must be read carefully.

the appliance from the electricity mains immediately and

contact a Service Centre.

General safety

• Remember that the temperature of the cooking zones

• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the

remains relatively high for at least thirty minutes after

home and is not intended for commercial or industrial

they have been switched off.

use.

• Keep any object that could melt away from the hob, for

• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in

example plastic and aluminium objects, or products with

covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the

a high sugar content. Keep plastic or aluminium objects

appliance exposed to rain and storms.

away from the hob: if you forget them on surfaces that

• When handling the appliance, always use the handles

are still hot, they may cause serious damage to the hob.

provided on the sides of the oven.

• The appliance should not be operated by people

• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

moist hands and feet.

mental capacities, by inexperienced individuals or by

• The appliance must be used by adults only

anyone who is not familiar with the product. These

for the preparation of food, in accordance

individuals should, at the very least, be supervised by

with the instructions outlined in this booklet.

someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or

Any other use of the appliance (e.g. for

receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation

heating the room) constitutes improper use

of the appliance.

and is dangerous. The manufacturer may not

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

be held liable for any damage resulting from

improper, incorrect and unreasonable use of

Disposal

the appliance.

• Observe local environmental standards when disposing

• When the appliance is in use, the heating

packaging material for recycling purposes. Observe

elements and some parts of the oven door

existing legislation when disposing of the old appliance.

become extremely hot. Make sure you don't

• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical

touch them and keep children well away.

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old

• Ensure that the power supply cable of other electrical

household electrical appliances must not be disposed of

appliances does not come into contact with the hot parts

in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old

of the oven.

appliances must be collected separately in order to

• The openings used for ventilation and dispersion of heat

optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they

must never be covered.

contain and reduce the impact on human health and the

• Always grip the oven door handle in the centre: the ends

environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on

may be hot.

the product reminds you of your obligation, that when

• Always use oven gloves to place cookware in the oven

you dispose of the appliance it must be separately

or when removing it.

collected.

• Do not use aluminium foil to line the bottom of the oven.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer

• Do not place flammable materials in the oven: if the

for information concerning the correct disposal of their

appliance is switched on by mistake, it could catch fire.

old appliance.

• Always make sure the knobs are in the “”/“

” position

when the appliance is not in use.

Respecting and conserving the environment

• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from

• By using the appliance in the hours between late

the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

afternoon and early morning, you can help reduce the

• Never carry out any cleaning or maintenance work

work load placed on electrical companies.

without having unplugged the plug from the mains.

• Always keep the oven door closed when using the

• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances

GRILL mode to attain best results and to save energy

should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

(approximately 10%).

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may

• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure

cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.

they are free of debris so that they stick properly to the

Contact a Service Centre (see Assistance).

door and do not allow heat to disperse.

• Do not rest heavy objects on the open oven door.

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